What You'll Learn:
This is not theory.
This is battle-tested leadership wisdom.
How to identify “snakes” before they strike
How to protect yourself from emotional and professional sabotage
How to heal from betrayal and manipulation
How to build resilience and discernment
How to transform painful leadership experiences into strategic advantage
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THE ART OF HANDLING SNAKES
“A masterpiece of a leadership book; one every leader needs in their toolbox.”
— Dr. Shirene Anderson
What You'll Learn:
This is not theory.
This is battle-tested leadership wisdom.
How to identify “snakes” before they strike
How to protect yourself from emotional and professional sabotage
How to heal from betrayal and manipulation
How to build resilience and discernment
How to transform painful leadership experiences into strategic advantage
CLICK BELOW TO WATCH FIRST!
THE ART OF HANDLING SNAKES
“A masterpiece of a leadership book; one every leader needs in their toolbox.”
— Dr. Shirene Anderson
THE ART OF HANDLING SNAKES
How Wise Leaders Discern, Decide, and Defend Against Deception
When Leadership Gets Personal… and Toxic
THE ART OF HANDLING SNAKES
How Wise Leaders Discern, Decide, and Defend Against Deception
When Leadership Gets Personal… and Toxic
THE ART OF HANDLING SNAKES WORKBOOK
WARNING: These Cases Will Change How You Lead Forever
You’ve read the principles.
Now step into the battlefield.
The Workbook Edition takes you beyond concepts into real-world leadership crises that most consultants refuse to touch.
Inside, you’ll witness:
• A church where $10,000 vanished, and the real theft had just begun
• A medical practice so toxic surgeons quit mid-operation
• A nonprofit where “helping people” became manipulation
• Military-grade conflicts erupting in corporate boardrooms
• Family businesses collapsing under generational betrayal
• Organizations where speaking truth became a fireable offense
This is what leadership looks like when everything is on fire.
Most leadership books tell you what should work.
This one shows you what works when nothing else does, including when walking away is the only ethical option.
If you’re facing what others call “impossible”…
This manual was written for you.
THE ART OF HANDLING SNAKES WORKBOOK
WARNING: These Cases Will Change
How You Lead Forever
You’ve read the principles.
Now step into the battlefield.
The Workbook Edition takes you beyond concepts into real-world leadership crises that most consultants refuse to touch.
Inside, you’ll witness:
• A church where $10,000 vanished, and the real theft had just
begun
• A medical practice so toxic surgeons quit mid-operation
• A nonprofit where “helping people” became manipulation
• Military-grade conflicts erupting in corporate boardrooms
• Family businesses collapsing under generational betrayal
• Organizations where speaking truth became a fireable offense
This is what leadership looks like when everything is on fire.
Most leadership books tell you what should work.
This one shows you what works when nothing else does, including when walking away is the only ethical option.
If you’re facing what others call “impossible”…
This manual was written for you.
Meet the Authors
LaJun M. Cole, Sr.
Valora Shaw-Cole
Dr. LaToya Thurmond
LaJun M. Cole, Sr. & Valora Shaw-Cole
Internationally recognized pastors, entrepreneurs, and leadership strategists whose impact spans six continents, 38 countries, and 140 U.S. cities.
With over 40 published books, decades of executive leadership, and real-world experience across military, corporate, ministry, and nonprofit sectors, they have coached Fortune 500 executives, grassroots organizers, church leaders, and entrepreneurs alike.
Their leadership philosophy is simple:
Authentic leadership is not about rising alone; it’s about lifting others as you climb.
Their work integrates:
•Strategic execution
• Kingdom principles
• Organizational design
• Personal transformation
• Leadership resilience
They don’t just teach leadership.
They build leaders.
Dr. LaToya Thurmond
Pastor. Entrepreneur. Organizational Psychologist. Leadership Coach.
With over 25 years of business experience and expertise in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Dr. LaToya merges ministry heart with leadership science.
She equips leaders to:
• Break dysfunctional patterns
• Build sustainable systems
• Lead with emotional intelligence
• Heal from leadership trauma
• Align vision with execution
Her mission is to raise leaders who carry clarity, courage, and consistency in both church and marketplace.
Meet the Authors
LaJun M. Cole, Sr. & Valora Shaw-Cole
Internationally recognized pastors, entrepreneurs, and leadership strategists whose impact spans six continents, 38 countries, and 140 U.S. cities.
With over 40 published books, decades of executive leadership, and real-world experience across military, corporate, ministry, and nonprofit sectors, they have coached Fortune 500 executives, grassroots organizers, church leaders, and entrepreneurs alike.
Their leadership philosophy is simple:
Authentic leadership is not about rising alone; it’s about lifting others as you climb.
Their work integrates:
• Strategic execution
• Kingdom principles
• Organizational design
• Personal transformation
• Leadership resilience
They don’t just teach leadership.
They build leaders.
Dr. LaToya Thurmond
Pastor. Entrepreneur. Organizational Psychologist. Leadership Coach.
With over 25 years of business experience and expertise in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Dr. LaToya merges ministry heart with leadership science.
She equips leaders to:
• Break dysfunctional patterns
• Build sustainable systems
• Lead with emotional intelligence
• Heal from leadership trauma
• Align vision with execution
Her mission is to raise leaders who carry clarity, courage, and consistency in both church and marketplace.
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GET THE BUNDLE AND SAVE MORE!
Ready to Go Deeper?
Leadership Coaching & Strategic Consulting
If this book exposed what you’ve been navigating…
Imagine having direct access to the strategists behind it.
We Offer Leadership Coaching In:
Business Leadership
Ministry & Church Systems
Nonprofit & 501(c)(3) Development
Executive Strategy
Organizational Restructuring
Conflict Resolution
Personal Leadership & Life Alignment
Whether you’re leading a company, congregation, nonprofit, or your own household, we help leaders move from reaction to mastery.
Ready to Go Deeper?
Leadership Coaching & Strategic Consulting
If this book exposed what you’ve been navigating…
Imagine having direct access to the strategists behind it.
We Offer Leadership Coaching In:
Business Leadership
Ministry & Church Systems
Nonprofit & 501(c)(3) Development
Executive Strategy
Organizational Restructuring
Conflict Resolution
Personal Leadership & Life Alignment
Whether you’re leading a company, congregation, nonprofit, or your own household — we help leaders move from reaction to mastery.
What Leaders Are Saying
What Leaders Are Saying
Don’t Let Toxic People Poison Your Potential
Master discernment.
Strengthen resilience.
Lead with clarity.
Defend your vision.
The art is not avoiding snakes.
The art is handling them.
Don’t Let Toxic People Poison Your Potential
Master discernment.
Strengthen resilience.
Lead with clarity.
Defend your vision.
The art is not avoiding snakes.
The art is handling them.
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© Copyright 2026.
Cole & Company Publishing House.
All Rights Reserved.